Tag: women’s basketball
Observations from SU’s loss to No. 4 Louisville: Murray shines, defensive blunders
Najé Murray shined as she continued her hot stretch. But she could not make up the defensive blunders that allowed the Cardinals to score 100 points. Read More »
Syracuse offense unable to keep up with No. 4 Louisville in 100-64 loss
No. 4 Louisville completed its season sweep over Syracuse with an easy win on the road, led by strong defense and work on the boards by Emily Engstler. Read More »
Opponent Preview: Everything to know about No. 4 Louisville
Louisville has lost just one conference game and already beat Syracuse earlier this season. Read More »
Najé Murray continues dominant offensive streak in Syracuse's loss to Miami
After failing to record double figures in three-straight games in January, Najé Murray recorded 15 points against Miami before her 3rd quarter ejection. Read More »
Observations from SU's 71-65 loss to Miami: Foul trouble, slow offensive start
Syracuse pulled within one-point of Miami in the final quarter but foul trouble and inconsistencies inside cost SU a crucial ACC win. Read More »
Syracuse can’t earn 1st road win with 28.1% 3-point shooting in loss to Miami
Syracuse shot 9-for-32 from beyond the arc against Miami, costing itself a chance at its first road win of the season. Read More »
Opponent Preview: What to know about Miami
Syracuse snapped its six-game losing streak against Pittsburgh on Sunday and faces an inconsistent Miami team on the road. Read More »
Teisha Hyman blossoms into statistical leader amid toughest stretch of season
Despite losing six consecutive games in January, Teisha Hyman led Syracuse in scoring during five of them, scoring at least 10 points in each game. Read More »
Report card: Grading Syracuse's season midway through ACC play
The Daily Orange beat writers grade SU’s season with eight games remaining. Read More »
How Jamie Boeheim fell out of love with playing basketball
Jamie Boeheim grew up playing basketball, but she stopped after her freshman year at Rochester. This is why she fell out of love with the sport. Read More »
Syracuse ties season-high 13 3-pointers in 80-72 win over Pittsburgh
Syracuse defeated Pittsburgh 80-72 and shot a 40.6% 3-point field-goal percentage. In their last two games, the Orange didn't shoot better than 20%. Read More »
Transition offense, 3-point shooting helps Syracuse overcome Pittsburgh 80-72
Syracuse used 3-pointers and a quick transition offense to overcome the Panthers on Sunday afternoon. Read More »
Observations from SU’s win vs. Pittsburgh: 3-pointers return, struggles down low
Syracuse beat Pittsburgh by eight points behind a strong performance from 3-point range. Read More »
Teisha Hyman’s 22 points not enough for Syracuse in loss to No. 20 Notre Dame
Teisha Hyman recorded her most steals in a single game since playing against Central Connecticut State in early December. Read More »
Observations from SU-Notre Dame: 3-point struggles, Hyman leads Orange
Notre Dame went on a 14-2 run against a fatigued Syracuse side and came out with a 21-point victory at home. Read More »
Full-court press starts strong, falters late in 83-62 loss to No. 20 Notre Dame
Syracuse began its game against the Fighting Irish by disrupting possessions, but tired out and lost its sixth straight game. Read More »
Opponent preview: What to know about No. 20 Notre Dame
Syracuse heads on the road facing a 6-game losing streak against a Notre Dame side that has won seven of its last nine games. Read More »
Vonn Read turned his knack for X’s and O’s into a 10-book series
Through his years as an NBA scout and a coach at the WNBA and college level, Vonn Read has authored 10 playbooks. Read More »
Syracuse utilizes 1-2-2 full-court press as secret weapon on defense
The Orange lead the ACC with 10.53 steals per game, using the full-court press in close situations to confuse their opponents. Read More »
When SU strays from its fast pace, Alaina Rice's tough play provides a spark
Rice fills the sixth man role on the team, using her tough play to add skill to a SU team that lacks depth. Read More »
SU struggles in 55-point outing against No. 18 Georgia Tech’s top defense
Syracuse scored 18 points in the third quarter, but a combination of poor shooting and struggles inside dropped it below .500. Read More »
Syracuse overwhelmed by No. 18 Georgia Tech’s height, falls 65-55
Turnovers and poor defensive play in the paint against No. 18 Georgia Tech extends Syracuse's losing streak to five games. Read More »
Observations from SU’s loss to No. 18 GT: Paint issues, Strautmane returns
Syracuse shot just 20% from the field and committed 20 personal fouls as its winless streak extended to five game against No. 18 Georgia Tech. Read More »
Opponent Preview: What to know about No. 18 Georgia Tech
Georgia Tech allows the fewest points per game in the nation, but Syracuse is one of the top scoring teams. Learn more about the Orange's next opponent. Read More »